Pigment Wash

How it works

Pigment sits mainly on the surface of the fibres, held by a binder, instead of penetrating them. When the garment is washed, part of the pigment comes off, especially in high-friction areas such as seams, collars and cuffs.

Result

Soft, slightly uneven colour with lighter seams and edges, and the soft hand of a well-worn garment.

Best applications

Casual and vintage-style collections that call for a faded, relaxed colour.

Garments it is commonly used on

T-shirts, sweatshirts, polos, twill trousers and cotton shirts.

Care points and remarks

Colour keeps changing with home washing and rub fastness is usually lower than in dye-dyed garments, which is worth reflecting in the care instructions.

General technical description of the process.